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A writing style that omits conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses (opposite of polysyndeton). Adjective: asyndetic. ... "Why, they've got ten volumes on suicide alone. Suicide by race, by color, by occupation, by sex, by seasons of the year, by time of day. Suicide, how committed: by poisons, ... Suicide by poison,
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Asyndeton (a-SIN-dih-tawn): Figure of omission in which normally occurring conjunctions (and, or, but, for, nor, so, yet) are intentionally omitted in successive phrases, or clauses; a string of words not separated by normally occurring conjunctions.
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Book containing definitions and examples of traditional rhetorical devices. By Robert A. Harris. ... 2. Asyndeton consists of omitting conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses. In a list of items, asyndeton gives the effect of unpremeditated multiplicity, of an extemporaneous rather than a labored account:
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asyndeton ( ) n. The omission of conjunctions from constructions in which they would normally be used, as in 'Are all thy conquests, glories ... Asyndeton is a powerful device to indicate extemporaneous effect, and to add intensity or force to diction. Imagine if it were "I came, I saw, and I conquered." It's easy to see...
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The omission of conjunctions between clauses, often resulting in a hurried rhythm or vehement effect. ... Figures of Grammar ... Figures of Omission...
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Definition of asyndeton in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of asyndeton. Pronunciation of asyndeton. Translations of asyndeton. asyndeton synonyms, asyndeton antonyms. Information about asyndeton in the free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. ... asyndeton - the omission of conjunctions where they would normally be used...
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asyndeton (uh-SIN-di-ton, -tuhn) noun ... Asyndeton is a powerful device to indicate extemporaneous effect, and to add intensity or force to diction. Imagine if it were "I came, I saw, and I conquered." It's easy to see how rhythm is lost.
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asyndeton - Biblical definition of asyndeton from A Dictionary of the Bible at Encyclopedia.com ... Asyndeton in Paul: A Text-critical and Statistical Enquiry into Pauline Style; Magazine article from: The Catholic Biblical Quarterly; 4/1/2000; ; 700+ words ; ...understood as asyndeton.
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Definition of asyndeton from Webster's New World College Dictionary. Meaning of asyndeton. Pronunciation of asyndeton. Definition of the word asyndeton. Origin of the word asyndeton. ... Dictionary Home » Webster's New World College Dictionary » asyndeton...
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